Madison Ave - Gaga's Workshop

So, Lady Gaga set up a boutique of limited-edition swag at Barney’s. Whatever comes to mind when you first hear this news, there is no real way to prepare yourself for the experience that is Gaga’s Workshop. From the open-mouthed entryway to the custom elevator décor, it is clear that this gratuitous display of consumerism is going to be indulgent and fun and borderline offensive. (No surprises there.)

Bypass the custom lollipops ($14) and designer press on nails ($225), and focus on the sculpture. Artists Eli Sudbrack and Christophe Hamaide Pierson, together with their art collective assume vivid astro focus (avaf), designed an all-encompassing world of Gaga that is pure cheeky pleasure. Hoards of tourists aside, it’s a neat place to explore. Plus, it's all for a good cause...

Assuming you don’t want to gorge yourself on Monster Cookies, go upstairs for a celeb-worthy lunch at Fred’s or venture back into the real world with a lite tuna sammie from Sunberry’s Café. On the way out, be sure you hit the Madison Ave windows for even more Gaga.

For more images of Gaga’s Workshop, click here.

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Venue: Barney’s New York, Gaga’s Workshop

Artists: Lady Gaga, Eli Sudbrack, Christophe Hamaide Pierson, assume vivid astro focus (avaf), Nicola Formichetti

Streets: Madison Ave, 60th-61st Sts

Eats: Fred’s, Sunberry's Café

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